Thursday , 11 June 2026

Aviation

Etihad launches limited-edition Summer Essentials Kit onboard

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has launched a series of seasonal routes to popular destinations across Europe and Africa, alongside a limited-edition Summer Essentials Kit for guests travelling on inaugural seasonal services. The airline begins operations to three new destinations as part of its ongoing network expansion, with flights to Krakow from 11th June, Palma …

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Emirates recycles, reuses 88,000 kilograms of plastic from inflight dining

DUBAI/WAM In celebration of World Environment Day on 5th June, Emirates is highlighting the significant impact of its closed-loop recycling programme, first launched in June 2023. Over the past year, the airline has repurposed more than 88,000 kilograms of plastic from Economy Class inflight meal service items, transforming them into new products for use onboard. As part of its commitment …

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Etihad launches flights to Salalah

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service to Salalah, introducing a direct connection between Abu Dhabi and Oman’s southern coastal city. The new route will operate year-round, launching with two weekly flights on 21 May and increasing to five flights per week from 15 June to …

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Emirates restores operations in 96% of its global network

DUBAI / WAM Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with …

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Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Toronto

DUBAI / WAM Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows. Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President, said, “Our freighter service to Toronto is an important milestone for Emirates …

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Etihad launches codeshare with Air Cambodia

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia have launched a codeshare partnership today, giving Etihad customers easier access to Cambodia’s iconic Angkor Wat temple complex and one of Southeast Asia’s most captivating destinations. Through the partnership, Etihad customers can book flights from across its network to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on a single ticket, with baggage checked through to …

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Dubai’s dnata earmarks A$32m for cargo facility at Western Sydney International Airport

SYDNEY/WAM dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, will invest approximately A$32 million to establish a dedicated cargo terminal operation at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), reinforcing its long-term commitment to the New South Wales market and Australia’s aviation industry. dnata will operate from a 5,000 sqm warehouse facility within WSI’s 24-hour Cargo Precinct, supported by …

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Bangkok joins flydubai’s network with launch of daily flights

DUBAI / WAM flydubai has announced the launch of flights to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok from 1st July 2026, marking the airline’s second destination in Thailand alongside Krabi. The carrier will operate a daily service from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB), further strengthening connectivity between Dubai and Southeast Asia. The new route will be operated as …

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Etihad launches five new destinations, 28 additional flights to China

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its mainland China network, launching five new routes and adding 28 weekly flights, marking one of the airline’s largest single market increases in recent years. The expansion will see Etihad operate services from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Chengdu (TFU), Hangzhou (HGH) and …

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Etihad Airways launches Dhaka services

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch a seasonal service to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 26 June 2026, strengthening trade and cargo links across the South Asia corridor, while responding to strong and sustained demand for travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh. The four-times weekly service to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) will strengthen …

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